Kern v. Mentor

Diane V. Grendell, Judge.

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellants, Douglas W. Kern Jr. (“Douglas Jr.”), in his individual capacity and as executor for the estate of Douglas W. Kern Sr. (“Douglas Sr.”), and Richard Kern appeal the opinion and journal entry of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas, granting summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee, Diana Miller. Douglas Jr. and Richard are contesting the trial court’s determination that Miller is the proper beneficiary of a life insurance policy covering Douglas Sr. For the following reasons, we reverse the decision of the court below and remand this…